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Lemon Balm
Melisa officianalis
Family Lamiaceae
Lemon Balm is a native to southern Europe and northern Africa and has been cultivated for over 2000 years.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.)
Synonyms
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Folia Melissae
Albanian
Bar blete, Bari i bletÃ"s, Melisa, ErÃ"x, MilcÃ", Pselik, Spelinok
Arabic
تريجان, Øشيشة اÙ"نمÙ", ريØان اÙ"Ù"يمون ...
Lemon balm
As its name suggests, this leafy, green herb has a lemon flavour and fragrance, lending itself well to fish, poultry and vegetables as well as salads, stuffings and drinks.
Lemon grass ...
lemon balm = balm = melissa = bee balm Notes: Cooks use this herb in teas, salads, jams, and soups. The fresh leaves also make an attractive garnish. Substitutes: bergamot (herb) OR lemon zest ...
Lemon Balm - A perennial herb with a lemon flavour, the young leaves can be used in salads or made into a tea which is said to have mood-lifting qualities
Lemon Grass - An important flavouring of South East Asian cuisines More...
mélisse: lemon balm, Melissa officinalis
melon: cantaloupe
menthe: mint, Mentha spp.
merlan: whiting (also merlan bleu, blue whiting, Micromesistius poutassou), Merlangius merlangus
merlu: hake, Merluccius merluccius ...
Absinthe (AB-sinth) - An anise-flavored liqueur that is made by steeping wormwood and other aromatic herbs (hyssop, lemon balm, and angelica) in alcohol. The drink is distinguished by its dazzling blue-green clarity due to its chlorophyll content.
Lemon meringue ice cream with lemon balm
Salmon fillet with fresh sorrel and spinach sauce
Pork loin with red wine-spiced red cabbage and caramelised shallots
White cabbage escabeche with free-range quail and chanterelles ...
Serve this delightful champagne fruit cup garnished with mint sprigs, lemon balm, or fresh edible flowers such as violets or rose petals. Would be lovely for a garden party or a ladies luncheon. Courtesy 'Famous French Cookery' by Woman's Day." ...
add a sprig of fresh mint or lemon balm to your drink
a thin slice or lemon, orange or lime can be added also ...
Michael White's fennel-and-asparagus salad at Convivio uses a variety of herbs, including chervil and lemon balm, but it's equally delightful here made with just basil and tarragon.
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Quick and Easy Recipes ...
The stuffing is a pound of mashed potatoes, half a pound of peeled, cooked apples, half a pound of cooked diced onion, a tablespoon of parsley, a tablespoon of the chopped herb lemon balm or fresh mint, salt & pepper, ...
To relieve a sore throat/head cold: elderberries, rosehips, peppermint, sage, cayenne
To treat a cough: thyme, rose petals, eucalyptus, linden, licorice
To sooth an upset stomach: ginger, peppermint, lemon balm, chamomile ...
The aromatic zest or outer rind contains essential oils and is also used as a flavouring. Remove it by grating, using a potato peeler or a zester; take care not to remove any pith with the zest, as it is very bitter. Lemon balm ...
lemon balm A Mediterranean herb whose leaves, faintly lemon-scented, are used in salads, compotes, drinks, tea, and in the making of Chartreuse.
 See also: Lemon, Herb, Pepper, Salad, Sauce
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